# AI aren't sentient yet...right?

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2022-06-20
- Length: 1h 08m
- Episode: 594
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/594-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the recent controversy surrounding Google's Lambda AI, concluding that current models are sophisticated simulations rather than sentient beings, and debating the ethical implications of training them. They analyze Mark Rober's new engineering kits and warehouse lab, contrasting his high-production educational content with traditional maker tools like Kiwi Co and vintage electronics. The conversation shifts to the 'Right to Repair' movement, highlighting New York's legislation and Apple's controversial response of selling service tools while maintaining component serialization to prevent third-party repairs. Finally, they cover Arduino's $32 million Series B funding round and the ongoing impact of ITAR regulations on global electronics trade.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right#t=0) Introduction: Altium Wrap and Rail History
- [4:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right#t=273) Mark Rober's Engineering Kits and Warehouse Lab
- [14:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right#t=872) Computer History Museum and Vintage Computers
- [22:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right#t=1371) Google Lambda AI and Sentience Debate
- [40:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right#t=2445) Right to Repair Legislation and Apple's Response
- [53:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-06-20-ai-arent-sentient-yet-right#t=3238) Arduino Series B Funding and ITAR Regulations

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Altium (tool)
- Mark Rober (other)
- Kiwi Co (product)
- Google (company)
- Lambda (product)
- New York (other)
- Apple (company)
- Arduino (company)
- Bosch (company)
- ARM (company)
- Renesas (company)
- Ben Krasnow (other)
- Shane (other)
- Stuff Made Here (other)

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